There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
5h 39m£65–123Drive 140.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forfar to Dumfriescar 140.4 mi
2h 41m£36–51Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
5h 41m£39–70Bus
- Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 101 / ...
6h 52m
Forfar to Dumfries by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at School via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Forfar and Dumfries is 205 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Forfar to Dumfries, including transfers.
Forfar to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Forfar to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Dumfries is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Forfar South to Dumfries via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to School via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Forfar to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Princes Street to Stance 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Forfar to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Forfar to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Dumfries is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Forfar to Dumfries.
There are 399+ hotels available in Dumfries.